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Setting out multiple perspectives from media and journalism scholars, this collection addresses the implications that today's technological, socio-political, and economic conditions have for relations between journalists, sources, audiences, and wider publics.
Applying an inclusive concept of 'conflicted societies' that goes beyond those affected by violent conflict to include traditionally 'stable' but increasingly polarised democracies, such as the UK and the USA, contributors engage with longstanding questions and new challenges surrounding concepts of responsibility, trust, public service, and public interest in journalism. The unique span of studies offers international scope, including societies often overlooked in media and journalism studies, such as Northern Ireland, Turkey, Cyprus, Pakistan, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. Chapters also feature contemporary case studies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as a route into understanding the pertinent issue of fake news, and the 'local turn' in journalism.
Responsible Journalism in Conflicted Societies is not only a valuable resource for those studying conflict reporting and international journalism but will also appeal to scholars working at the intersection of media, journalism, communication, peace, conflict, and security studies.
List of contents
Thematic Introduction, Section I: Responsibility and Viability in Journalism - The Turn to Local News, 1. Trust and Ethics in Local Journalism: A Distinctive Orientation Towards Responsible Journalism and Ethical Practices, 2. Community Journalism as Responsible Journalism, 3. Where's the Fake News in Hyperlocal Media? Trust Amongst Citizen Journalists and Participatory Audiences in Local Facebook Pages, Section II: Reform Agendas in Study of News About Conflict and Peace, 4. Peace Journalism Revisited: Challenging the One-Size-Fits-All Approach, 5. Constructive Information Practices After Training: Feasibility, Aspects, and Effects in Peace Journalism Media Production, 6. The Matter of Journalists' Social Psychological Processes in Divided and Conflicted Society, 7. Peace Journalism in a Non-Western Context: A Theoretical Perspective, 8. Journalism in Times of Pandemic: Ethical and Responsible Reporting in Transitional Societies, Section III: The People Formerly Known as Audiences - New Roles and Relationships with Publics, 9. Trust in Media: Relevance, Responsibility, and Epistemic Needs in Divided Societies, 10. Responsible Journalism and Personalized News Communication: A Potential Route Toward More Relevant and Accountable News, 11. Trust in News in the Context of Political Polarization. A Case Study of Turkey, 12. Objectivity as a Post-truth Excuse in Dystopian Realities, 13. Edification and Awareness: Educating the Public to Become More Media Literate Citizens
About the author
Jake Lynch is Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia, and was a Leverhulme Visiting Professor at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University, UK, in 2020.
Charis Rice is Assistant Professor at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University, UK.
Summary
Setting out multiple perspectives from media and journalism scholars, this collection addresses the implications today’s technological, socio-political, and economic conditions have for relations between journalists, sources, audiences, and wider publics.
